When planning for a restful vacation or a special dinner at home, providing delicious food and drinks for everyone can be a challenge. That’s when hiring a Private Chef can be a lifesaver!
They will cook and take care of everything for you and your family. But first, you should be on the same page. How to assess their work before hiring? Ask them these five questions:
1. What type of food do they specialize in?
Generally, Private Chefs can cook any dish, but chances are they have more experience in certain cuisines. Knowing this will let you know more about their style and preferences, also, it can be a cue to explore new dishes and trends.
Moreover, asking a Private Chef what they specialize in can help you meet dietary needs or weight goals.
For example, Health Chefs focuses more on cooking with organic seasonal ingredients and have expertise in dietary needs.
1. Where and how will they cook?
Defining the work process is key. Will the Private Chef cook in their own kitchen and bring the dishes to you, or will they cook at your house?
Keep in mind that an in-home cooking experience is usually better because the foods are fresh, and there isn’t a chance of contamination during transportation.
Plus, you can actually learn something by watching and gain some advice for when you do your own cooking.
2. Can the menu adjust to dietary/allergic/religious restrictions?
Asking this question is crucial. Every Private Chef should be able to design a personalized menu for every member of the family if required. Communicating your preferences and dietary restrictions early on gives them time to prepare and plan accordingly.
Are you looking for nutritional coaching? Ask them about it. Indeed, they can help you to eat healthy and delicious food.
3. Do they have experience with kids’ menus?
If you are living or traveling alone, maybe skip this one. But, for families, knowing that a Private Chef can prepare fun, colorful, and healthy meals is a win!
Ask them if they can cook children and adult meals at the same time and also, clarify if they can prepare kids’ snacks and meals to go.
Depending on your family’s needs, a Private Chef can take pressure off your routine by handling every meal for the household.
4. Do they have experience with kid’s menus?
If you are living or traveling alone, perhaps skip this one. But, for families, knowing that a Private Chef can prepare fun, colorful, and healthy meals is a win!
Ask them if they can cook children and adult meals at the same time and also, clarify if they can prepare kid’s snacks and meals to go.
Depending on your family needs, a Private Chef can take pressure off your routine by handling every meal for the household.
5. Can they do a trial with a chef before booking?
The correct candidate can look perfect on paper, but the truth is, you won’t know how well they cook until you taste the meal. That’s why it is completely valid to ask for trial dishes!
Two or three options off their own menu can be enough. Potentially, you can ask for a specific food you eat often. Nevertheless, tasting is always a great way to choose the right Private Chef.
Bonus question: Ask them what other services they provide!
Private Chefs can go an extra mile for their clients. Asking if they provide other kinds of services related to food can spice things up!
For example, some Private Chefs are great at entertaining guests by telling the story behind the dish, while others might be able to do table side demonstrations or even cooking classes for you or your guests. In the case of Health Chefs, they can do wine and chocolate tastings as well food pairings.
Do you need help in the kitchen? Send us a message, and we can start creating the perfect menu for you and your loved ones.
Are you looking for healthy recipes to start? Check out Health Chef’s Instagram for fun, seasonal cooking ideas you can make at home.
